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Low Pressure Taps

Not all taps work in all homes. If you've got a low pressure water system, you'll need to choose a tap which is especially suited to lower water flow. You're certainly not alone - in the UK many homes still have low water pressure, so we've curated the best low pressure basin taps, as well as matching bath taps that are also suitable for reduced water flow so you can be safe in the knowledge that your beautiful new bathroom brassware will work perfectly in your home.You can also read more about water pressure in our handy guide.

At Drench we believe that you should be able to design a beautiful bathroom in your vision, regardless of your situation. If you’re concerned that you’re going to be restricted to a lack of choice, you couldn’t be any more wrong! We stock over 250 low pressure taps, including low pressure bath mixer taps. If you're looking for taps that double up as a shower too, you'll also find low pressure bath shower mixer taps with a hose, shower head, and a diverter to switch between the 2.

At first our selection of low pressure taps may seem overwhelming due to our comprehensive range, but you can soon narrow down your options by using the refine option on the left hand side of the page and setting preferences based on size, shape, price etc.

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This indicates how many water outlets you can pair with your shower valves. Choosing valves with more outlets will give you flexibility over the number of products you can add to your shower. 

Each outlet from your shower valve will divert water to the section of your shower that needs it, so each extra outlet allows you to add another product. For example: with 1 outlet you could have just a fixed shower head. 2 outlets will allow you to have a fixed shower head and shower handset. 3 will allow both of these with the addition of a body jet.

Your water pressure depends on your home's water system. It’s important to consider water pressure when buying a new tap or shower. Buying a product with a minimum water pressure that’s too high for your home will result in poor performance.

- With a combi boiler you can usually expect between 1 and 2 bar

- With a gravity system (cold water tank in attic) you may have as little as 0.1 or 0.2 bar upstairs, and perhaps 0.5 bar downstairs

- With a high pressure unvented system (hot water cylinder, no cold water tank) you will generally have between 1 and 3 bar

You can install an item with a low minimum pressure rating on a high pressure system, but avoid installing an item with a high minimum rating on a low pressure system! Read our guide to water pressure to learn more.

Guarantee

Please note that these guarantees are provided by the manufacturer, and will be subject to individual exclusions, exceptions, and terms and conditions, for example avoiding abrasive bleach-based cleaning products.

If you need further info about a specific manufacturer's guarantee, please contact our team.

Tap spouts are available in a variety of different styles which have an effect on both the look and function of your tap. Different spout types will have different heights and projections, so it’s important to choose one which will complement your basin or bath.